Draft Busts
He eventually got traded for... Luke Musgrave (WHO?)
Who is Cooper Kupp?
Davis
In 2020, this rookie wide receiver was drafted in the 11th round and finished as the WR 6 on the season, only to be dropped two weeks later and be picked up by another owner.
It didn't matter though as this manager won the chip anyway
Who is Justin Jefferson?
Matthew
On October 21st, 2023, this TE was added off of the waiver wire and was used in trade leverage to acquire a star-studded WR, this TE is now being kept by his new manager.
Who is Trey McBride?
Nandha
In 2022, an owner drafted this RB 39th overall who played WR in college, when his ADP was listed at 61.5, he finished as the RB 35 on the season (oops)
Who is Antonio Gibson?
Mikey
In 2023, a manager drafted the 9th overall pick in the OREO cookie draft tore his ACL in week 2 of the season, his backup proved to be viable RB2/flex option finishing as the RB17 on the year
Who are Nick Chubb and Jerome Ford
Scott
In 2021, this receiver was drafted at Pick 120 as the WR51 below players like Henry Ruggs and Lavishka Shenault. He ended up finishing as the WR2 on the season.
However, this manager decided to trade him to another team for a package that involved Michael Pittman (this manager's Daniel Theis- he always find a way back home)
He did not stay on his next team too long, eventually being re-routed to the league champion just 5 weeks later.
Who is Deebo Samuel?
Scott
In 2019, this quarterback fell on the OREO cookie draft board just like how he fell in his NFL draft board a year prior, after being drafted as the QB13 in the 12th round, he finished as QB1.
Who is Lamar Jackson?
Zach
On September 4th 2020, after the premier back on an NFL team was released, a manager added both backup rookie running backs from that team, and one of them panned out to be the RB7 on the season.
Bonus: double the points if you can name the other running back too (he spent the first two weeks of the season on the COVID list lol)
Who is James Robinson?
Nandha
Bonus: Ryquell Armstead
In 2022, a manager drafted this Falcons RB who was not even listed as the RB1 on the depth chart in the 5th round at pick 63.
His ADP was listed at 90.5
Who is Cordarrelle Patterson?
Mikey
In 2021, a promising 2nd year running back was drafted in the OREO Cookie draft at pick 19. However, shortly after the draft, he suffered a torn ACL in a preseason game, leading the team to scramble for veteran running back options.
This veteran duo combined for over 1000 yards and 11 TDs. Name one of these veterans.
Who are J.K. Dobbins and Latavius Murray/Devonta Freeman
Davis
In 2020, this tight end was drafted as the TE4 off the board in the 5th round, and finished the season as the TE35.
His own backup finished as the TE20 on the season where their injury riddled veteran QB was replaced by a generational prospect.
It did not matter much though, as this owner won the championship this year
Who is Zach Ertz?
Showtyme (Nandha)
In 2017, this rookie running back led the NFL in rushing with 1,327 yards, and was drafted 68th overall in the OREO Cookie Draft as the RB26 off the board.
He finished as the RB3 on the season and led his team to 12 W's in the regular season, tied for the highest regular season fantasy win total in OREO Cookie history!
Who is Kareem Hunt?
Hunting for W's (Ankith)
Krishanu
In 2020, this owner drafted a WR2 on an NFL team, coming off two 1000+ yard seasons at pick 29. He started his career off in Buffalo as a second round pick.
His ADP was listed at 50.3
Who is Robert Woods?
Chris
In 2021, the third overall pick in the OREO Cookie Draft started off the year strong, but suffered a season ending injury in week 8, paving the way for a backup running back to create a name for himself combining for over 700 yards and 3 TDs over the final 9 games of the season.
Who are Derrick Henry and D'Onta Foreman
Chris
In 2018, this rookie wide receiver from the Big American conference was drafted by an AFC team with playoff hopes.
This rookie wide receiver was drafted in the OREO Cookie draft at the top of the 6th round at WR27, but ended up finishing as the WR101.
Who is Corey Davis?
Matthew
In 2018, this running back was drafted as the RB40 (102nd overall) and had absolutely no place finishing as the RB11 on the year.
This Big-Ten product spent his entire career with one team and recently retired in 2022.
Who is James White?
No Place Like Mahomes (Ankith)
In 2018, this undrafted RB burst onto the season and was picked up on the waiver wire after week 1, only to be traded mid season for a package of Julian Edelman and Wendell Smallwood.
He ended up finishing as the RB12 on the season, viewed as a true one season wonder
Who is Philip Lindsay?
Davis
In 2021, an owner drafted veteran Falcons RB 41st overall
His ADP was listed at 103.5 and finished as the RB37 on the season
YIKES!
Who is Mike Davis?
Matthew
In 2020, the 2nd overall pick in the OREO cookie draft tore his ACL week 2 into the season, his backup became a viable fantasy option, finishing the season with over 700 scrimmage yards and 7 TDs
Who are Saquon Barkley and Wayne Gallman
Mikey
In 2017, this running back was drafted 12th overall as the RB7 in the OREO cookie draft coming off a stellar season surmounting 1,271 rushing yards.
This player got traded in the NFL mid season and his production tanked, finishing as the RB36 that year and taking his manager to a last place finish.
Who is Jay Ajayi?
Ishaan
In 2019, this player was drafted in the LAST ROUND of the draft at pick 182, WR 62, and finished as the WR7!!
This is former 14th overall picks' only 1000+ yard receiving season in his career, while the rest of the years were riddled with nagging injuries.
Who is Devante Parker?
Ankith
On September 17th 2020, after going undrafted, a manager scooped up this receiver who finished as the WR25 on the season, he is mostly known for his time on the Cowboys.
Who is Cole Beasley?
Mikey
In 2018, an owner drafted a 49ers 2nd round rookie wide receiver 76th overall, a real headscratcher at the time.
His ADP was listed at 106.5 and finished as the WR61 on the season
YIKES
Who is Dante Pettis?
Zach
In 2018, this Jaguars receiver was drafted in the 9th round of the OREO Cookie draft coming off a modest year in 2017, but suffered a season ending injury in the preseason.
A 2017 fifth round pick in the NFL draft filled in well, finishing as the WR31 on the season.
Who is Marquise Lee and Dede Westbrook
Chris